Gabapentin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Zena
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 23, 2019

For Insomnia "I'm taking 1200 mugs of gabapentin for severe back pain. Since taking the drug I find I talk all the time, like I'm so hyper. People ask me what I'm on. My major complaint is I can't sleep. I'm literally up for days at a time . I need sleep. Does anyone else suffer this terrible problem? The doctor says keep taking them. "

• Carme...
• November 25, 2013

For Fibromyalgia "I have very recently started taking gabapentin after spending over half my life in chronic crippling pain. Years of stretching, chiropractors, physical therapy, heavy pain medications, cortisone injections, along with bilateral foot surgery, bilateral TMJ surgery, and reaching the point of wishing I was dead due to pain being unbearable, a new GP from a small clinic was the first to say the word Fibromyalgia. Within a few days, I noticed that I was able to return to daily activities again like laundry, cooking, and playing with my kids and the family pets. My mood and outlook on life have dramatically improved. Still occasional aches but nothing like before, and only occasional Lortab for extreme days. Gabapentin gave me back my life."

• Julie...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 20, 2019

For Anxiety "gabapentin works differently for everyone. I took it for anxiety but only temporarily because of concentration issues. I took 100mg every 6 hours and it helped me for a while. Currently, my anxiety is under control, but my mood is down. A combo of an antidepressant and gabapentin is a perfect match, but it doesn't work for everyone. It will either work or won't. The great thing about this medication is that you don't have to wait several weeks for it to work. It usually works immediately but if your anxiety is high then give it at least a week and at the right dosage for it to work. Some people can handle 300mg and some people need 1,800mg to be effective. Give it a chance before quitting."

• Gaba-...
• February 14, 2016

For Alcohol Withdrawal "UPDATE. I am still on gabapentin. Dose is 600mg three times a day - total 1800mg in a 24-hour period. I had not had a drink 'craving' since August 11, 2014 when I quit. (I did this within one week of starting gabapentin). I did have a glass of wine at Christmas, one beer on my birthday, and one glass of wine at Easter. That's it. I used to have 10 beers a day, and three glasses of wine or gin for bad panic attacks and generalized anxiety. So for me (not everyone) I can have that occasional drink with friends, at a party or any social event - then come home and not touch the stuff and WITHOUT ANY CRAVINGS AT ALL - as I had during my 40-year binge. Still, this drug is amazing. AA never worked for me."

• Nellah
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 18, 2019

For Alcohol Withdrawal "For my entire adult life, I've quit drinking a 100 times. AA, rehab, sober partners: all the methods worked, and I quit. But not for good! Finally, 14 years ago, I was prescribed Neurontin for my brand new menopause-sponsored hot flashes. I took it for 2 years and quit drinking completely; I just didn't want drinks anymore. At all. When I went off the drug, it was obvious to me within a week: Neurontin stops me from drinking and helped keep me sober; I can't believe how well it works. I've been taking it ever since. I'm sober, and THIN! Opinions are of no value to me because this is how my Neurontin took away my obsession."

• Bless...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2014

For Anxiety "I have never in my 30 years of living been so happy & alive thanks to the gabapentin and lithium my psychiatrist put me on almost 3 months ago. Going back to my inpatient stay in March - I was suicidal because I didn't think there was any other way out of the pain and burden of being anxious 24/7. It paralyzed me. I felt helpless. Now, I go to the gym, play with my son more, perform better at work, and all my relationships are much better. I can actually think to communicate. Also, I don't go from 0 to 60 in 2 seconds anymore. I'm like 'I got this. Just breathe.' I can't even make myself anxious anymore. I've tried. I am on 3000mg a day of gabapentin (5-600mg pills a day) and 600mg of lithium (2-300mg pills a day). True happiness!"

• Jlschiq
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 7, 2019

For Anxiety "Been on gabapentin for over 10 years. It helps with certain parts of anxiety, mainly tension and irritability. However, and I swear some Psychs don't get this, you have to take it religiously every 4-5 hours for it to work. If I got past that mark, my shoulders and back tense up, everything annoys me, and I start to hate everything. Sounds tough, but it hasn't affected my organs negatively, and when taken properly, it works."

• NEP
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2016

For Anxiety "I have suffered from depression and anxiety for over 10 years. No medication has worked in the past. I thought I would have to live the rest of my life being depressed. I gave up on all medications and at times wished I was dead. I would have to say Gabapentin is my miracle pill. This has truly worked for me. I have to say I am happy I took this pill."

• Roni
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 6, 2019

For Pain "I have taken gabapentin for 1 1/2 years, 600mg.x3. I was addicted to morphine for years because of degenerative disc, 5 herniated discs. I flushed all my pain meds and between the gabapentin and Suboxone, I have very little pain and do NOT need heavy narcotics anymore. What really helped was that with the pain level lower, I was able to start exercising and feel 110%. Good luck and God Bless"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 15, 2020

For Pain "I take Gabapentin for back pain, but what I'd really like to comment is...please do not flush these types of meds down the toilet! If you want to discard them, take them to your local P.D., where they have a drug disposal box. Please don't put others at risk by putting them into the water supply where they may leak into the ground water and poison people or wildlife. Thanks. "

• Cinna...
• June 27, 2018

For Anxiety "I've had terrible depression and anxiety for over 20 years. I was prescribed Paxil in 1995 and it worked great until last year. It just stopped working, and I had horrible rebound depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and insomnia. I felt really bad. My CNP prescribed Gabapentin, and I felt better after the first dose. I take 300mg three times a day and feel wonderful. No more anxiety, depression, constant worrying, and it works great for insomnia. The first night I took it, I slept 8 hours straight. I haven't slept that well in over 30 years. I had a few side effects such as slight dizziness and brain fog, but it passed in a few days. What's so great about it is it doesn't make me feel drugged. I just feel calm, clear-headed, and relaxed. I can focus on the important things in my life and stop needlessly worrying about things such as 'what if I can't sleep tonight?' 'What if I go into Walmart and have a panic attack?'. What if, what if... This drug is truly a lifesaver for me."

• mcb
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 29, 2014

For Anxiety "I was originally prescribed Gabapentin for internal nerve damage due to extensive colon cancer surgery. It has been about 75% effective in relieving this pain. To my surprise, it has also helped in other ways I was never expecting. I have a pretty laid-back personality (I thought) but after taking Gabapentin for pain relief, I began noticing a calming effect overtake me - just relaxed. I used to get lots of negative thoughts that would come to my mind which I would fight off, but now I don't even go there! My husband has really noticed a difference in my upbeat attitude towards life, and after a year of radiation, chemo, surgery, etc., it is a wonderful surprise to him also! As a side note - I am also sleeping great and wake up refreshed."

• Ngrant
• January 2, 2015

For Anxiety "In one day, I felt so much better! No jitters, nervousness, and no pain. I used to shake when anxiety was high, so much that I hurt everywhere! I now have fibromyalgia with anxiety, but I feel normal! Eating well, maybe too much snacky stuff due to the neuro meds, working out, cleaning the house. I'm back! It's a stoned feeling at first, then you get used to it."

• John
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2020

For Bipolar Disorder "I am someone who is dealing with bipolar II, social anxiety and quite a lot of depression periods. I have been prescribed lamotrigine, but I can not really feel the difference. And I have been using gabapentin when my anxiety is really bad, and it really helps me. No more anxiety, much more energy and happiness. Best drug ever"

• Satis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2014

For Pain "I have a ruptured disc in my back (L5, S1) with my disc touching the sciatic nerve, giving me excruciating pain, and before this, my doctors had me on hydrocodone, Flexeril, and naproxen. This was no relief for me; the pain literally had me in tears at work and at all times of the day. There were days I wouldn't be able to sleep because of the pain. My lovely girlfriend told me to ask my primary care physician about this medicine, and I am so happy. I was at a level 9 pain this morning, and now I can be in any position I want without feeling the sciatic pain in my leg. I have absolutely zero pain now, and I am very, very happy! I got my life back. I am still doing the epidural steroid shot this week because I would like my disc to heal faster."

• Big...
• November 10, 2013

For Pain "Started this medicine four days ago. I have been living with back and leg pain keeping me awake most of the night. I also have psoriatic arthritis along with herniated disks and leg pain. I take 300mg at night, and it worked from the first night!! Slept for the first time in years, not waking up with pain and remaining awake half the night. I would recommend this medicine to friends and family!!! Thank God the doctor put me on this!!"

• Taff
• June 14, 2019

For Restless Legs Syndrome "Hello everyone, Feeling great this morning! I started gabapentin 2 weeks ago for RLS. Last night I was in bed at 10.15, RLS a tiny bit and then got up to the bathroom, dropped off at 11 p.m., slept like a baby until 5.40 a.m. I've had RLS for 25 years, bad, very bad, extreme, intolerable at various times, but always avoided meds. The past 6 months RLS has been intolerable, all night every night. I've been taking Gabapentin for two weeks, 300mg at night. Side effects at first red flushing, dizziness, clumsiness and for one morning (1 hour) weird dark mental thoughts . Now body adjusted I’m sleeping great, RLS and side effects gone. I feel happier. Having RLS so long and lack of sleep I thought my normal mind was normal, but now I feel happier I am not sure if it is that I am now sleeping or the gabapentin itself or combination. Don't know, don't care. Its early days, but promising. Just arrived at work, pouring with rain as usual (Manchester, England), but KC and the Sunshine Band are playing on the radio. Good luck all. :-)"

• Beenie
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 15, 2020

For Insomnia "I suffered severe insomnia for the last five years and a milder form prior to that time period. I also experience migraines (life long) and back conditions (disk disease, arthritis and sciatica). In consultation with multiple physicians, I was prescribed gabapentin for the multiple symptoms. I now sleep like a baby at night. I am more functional with my back condition and my migraine episodes have been cut in half. Gabapentin reduced my use of Maxalt, Fiorinal and Ambien. I have taken 600 - 900mgs of Gabapentin as treatment. I have not noticed any side effects."

• rmcka...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2013

For Peripheral Neuropathy "Started gabapentin at 300 mg daily. Moving up an extra 300 mg every 3 days. Was extremely sleepy for over two weeks with little or no pain relief...until I started taking 2400 mg, 600 mg three times daily. At this dosage, my pain level dropped significantly and the drowsiness side effect stopped. The pain had been so intense I'd been feeling suicidal...and even opiates were not controlling it. Now, with the 2400 mg daily dose of gabapentin, my neuropathy pain is very well controlled and life is good again. I have experienced no side effects since the first few weeks of drowsiness. Don't let doctors tell you that if 900 mg daily doesn't relieve your pain...that the medicine won't work for you. 1800 mg to 3600 mg is a working dose."

• PMWil...
• July 29, 2016

For Peripheral Neuropathy "Do your research. If the lowest dose of gabapentin does not work, higher doses will not either. I was prescribed GABA as soon as I was diagnosed with PN due to a side effect for a biologic I had been taking for rheumatoid arthritis. I experienced rapid weight gain, disorientation, and my short-term memory was non-existent. My neurologist increased my dosage 2x, with no success. I did some research on my own and spoke to my rheumatologist and pain management doctor. They both agreed: if the lowest dose doesn't work, then it won't work... It'll just cloud your mind. Stanford University published a study deterring the prescribing of this medication for neuropathy, as did the University of Vancouver, British Columbia. The efficacy rate is 10%."

• a...
• June 29, 2013

For Migraine "As a migraine sufferer since I was 13 years old. I am now 56 years old. I tried it all. Imitrex, Fioricet, Maxalt, Fioricet, Relpax, Zomig, Treximet, Cafergot, you name it. Sometimes I ended up in the E.R. for a shot of Toradol. Finally, I saw a general practitioner. He put me on gabapentin, 400 mg three times a day. What a miracle. I've been on it for over a year now and been TOTALLY headache-free. Wish all my other doctors were up with this. Would have saved me a lot of suffering."

• Minne...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 29, 2015

For Anxiety "I'm 52 years old and felt my life was meaningless, and extremely hard facing everyday routines, and now I'm sitting in the garage and feel like I could sit here all day. This is my second day, and I feel the best I have in 30 years. Before, I couldn't sit here without my mind racing a million times a second and getting up and feeling anxious. I took the day off from work not knowing what my anxiety was going to do, but look forward to going to work tomorrow. So far, life is good, and I hope this is the miracle drug I've been longing for."

• Gaba-...
• May 12, 2015

For Alcohol Withdrawal "I have been on Gabapentin for 15 months. My dose is two 600mg tablets a day for a total of 1200mg in a 24-hour period. I was prescribed Gabapentin for alcoholism first, anxiety second. This medication is a godsend. After drinking 10-15 alcohol drinks a day for 40 years, within a week I quit and had no side effects from withdrawal - plus the anxiety went away. I do not crave alcohol at all. It is so weird. I thought it wouldn't work until I tried it - and it does work! It was that quick. I suggest everyone with an alcohol problem that wants to quit but is deathly afraid to do so, ask your doctor for Gabapentin. It is non-addictive like benzodiazepines (Valium, Xanax). AA never worked for me. Gabapentin, in my opinion, replaces AA."

• Megstoo
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 16, 2014

For Peripheral Neuropathy "I was put on gabapentin right after back surgery on my L4 L5 S1 S2 lower lumbar spine. After 2 years from surgery, I still remain on this medicine due to permanent nerve damage. This medicine managed to calm my nerves at night and get rid of the pain allowing me to fall asleep. I am on 200 mg a night but sometimes only need 100 mg. It has been a lifesaver. I don't take this during the day due to the drowsiness side effect but it works wonderfully. I do wake up extremely thirsty though."

• Amazing...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 8, 2017

For Anxiety "I take 300 mg 3x a day and I feel the best I've felt in 10 years. Nothing has worked to calm my anxiety like Gabapentin, including Klonopin or Xanax. I'm happy, relaxed, motivated, and most importantly, my appetite for alcohol, which I used excessively to calm my anxiety, has completely disappeared. I hope I can take this medication forever. Life is finally good again."